SEND advice and guidance

Deaf identity

ObjectiveInitialEmergingDevelopingSecureExtension
1a) Knowledge of Deaf History and CultureI can name at least 3 positive deaf role models from the past or current.
 
I can name 3 books or films (or other media) with deaf characters.		I can describe successes and achievements of at least 2 deaf people, past to present.
 
 		I have an awareness of the history of deaf education.
 
I have an awareness of the development of BSL (and other signed languages		I can explain how the rights of deaf people have changed over time.
 
I can name and explain at least 3 deaf events and organisations e.g. Deaflympics, Definitely Theatre, BDA)		I can describe the debates and history over communication choices.
1b) Opportunities to meet with other deaf CYP, their families and deaf adultsI have met other Deaf Children or Young People (DCYP) and families:
e.g. I have attended a playgroup such as Happy Hands/Together Day		I have met other families and parents of deaf children:
e.g. external events such as NDCS groups (or multiple Together Days / similar)		I know about different national regional and local organisations for DCYP
e.g. National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS) , Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID), British Deaf Association (BDA), Deaf Clubs etc		I can explain how different national regional and local organisations can support DCYP
e.g. NDCS, RNID, BDA, Deaf Clubs etc		I have met and worked with a range of Deaf people
e.g. community groups, local NDCS groups, Youth Advisory Board, etc
1c) Understand different perspectives on deafnessI know different terms to describe deafness, e.g. Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Hearing Loss, Hearin Impairment (this term may be used in official documents still, despite the language not being inclusive).I am aware that I can choose how to describe my deafness.
 
I can choose which term I want to use to describe deafness
 
I can explain some positives and negatives of being deaf.		I understand that it’s important to respect the choices of others to describe their deafness.
 
I know about some deaf rights and campaigns e.g. Equality Act, Reasonable Adjustments, British Sign Language (BSL) GCSE campaign.
 
Know the different models of disability – social and medical.		I can describe some deaf rights and campaigns e.g. Equality Act, Reasonable Adjustments, BSL GCSE campaign.
 
Describe the different models of disability – social and medical.		I know about and can explain about the development of British Sign Language, its recognition as a language, and the BSL Act 2022 and its impact on society